I Was Fired For Taking Off Work For A Religious Holiday
If you’ve been fired over religious discrimination, you can feel guilty, furious, confused, and saddened. Being let go for missing work to observe a religious holiday is a form of religious discrimination, which is defined as being treated differently (often being harassed) due to one’s religious beliefs, dress, practice, and yes, requests for days off […]
There Was Toxic Gas Leaking In The Nursing Home And My Grandmother Was Killed
A wrongful death lawsuit is a situation where someone files a claim for a person who died because of another party’s wrongful actions or negligence. The only person who can legally file a wrongful death suit is the executor of the deceased’s estate, which is typically a family member. Also, the only people who can […]
How to Contact Your State Officials
If you are not sure how to contact your Legislators, follow these tips: If you do not know your House and Senate district numbers, you can find these by: checking your House and Senate district on your Voter Registration Card or contacting your county Election Board office. If you have Internet access, you can check […]
I was Forced to Retire or Get Fired
Are These Fair Options? A company may attempt to get an employee to retire for a wide variety of reasons, but no one should ever feel as if they have no options when they find themselves in this type of predicament. If you or a loved one has begun receiving pressure to retire even though […]
How employers can address fall hazards during construction
Many construction workers in Oklahoma and around the country die annually from falls that occur while they are erecting exterior and interior walls in residential structures. Employers can help to reduce falls and increase safety at the workplace by taking precautionary steps in addressing these workplace hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers […]
3 Most Common Workers Comp Denial Reasons
Why Was My Workers Comp Claim Denied? Workers compensation claims are generally made for one of the following three reasons: an injury that occurs while at work, an illness caused by an occupation such as asbestos exposure, or a long term trauma caused by the job such as carpal tunnel. Most workers who file such […]
I was not involved in the riot/union strike but I still lost my job
Do I Have A Case Against My Union? When the workers where you work go on strike, you may be caught in the crossfire if all those people are fired. You may have gone to work every day, but it is possible that the company will fire everyone in a blanket move. You need to […]
Heavy vibrations in workplace can result in injuries
Vibration injuries in the workplace can be aggravating to Oklahoma workers who may not know the extent to which the vibrations harm their bodies. When a worker is exposed to repeated heavy vibrations over long periods of time, it can result in physical injuries that could require medical attention. These injuries generally fall into two […]
I used a baby wipe that wasn’t on the recall list, but my child still got sick
Who’s To Blame For My Child’s Sickness? There is an unspoken agreement that exists between the manufacturer of a product and the customer. That agreement dictates that the manufacturer of the product will do everything in their power to guarantee that the product they create is safe for their customer. In turn, the customer will […]
Avoiding and Overcoming Vehicular Hydroplaning
Avoiding And Overcoming Vehicular Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is a dangerous and frightening situation in which a vehicle gets away from the control of its driver. However, there are certain things drivers can do when confronting a hydroplaning event that may allow them regain at least partial control and prevent an accident. The Mechanics Of Hydroplaning The […]